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    Home » Salads

    Cilantro Slaw

    Jun 26, 2008 · Modified: Jun 25, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 6 Comments

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    Cilantro Slaw - Andrea Meyers

    We like to use herbs in our green salads for the extra splash of flavor, but we prefer to make the herbs a main part of the salad and slaw rather than just a garnish, like this cilantro slaw. Cilantro, parsley, and basils work very well as salad flavor boosters and they also provide antioxidants and essential vitamins. Fortunately our garden has plenty of our three favorite herbs for our summer salads!

    Slaws are very simple and a perfect accompaniment for summer cookouts and picnics, especially when they are dairy free, which means you don't have to be as concerned about keeping them chilled. This one uses two colors of cabbage and adds the flavor of fresh cilantro, my favorite herb, with a twist of fresh lime juice. For convenience, you could also use a 12-ounce bag of shredded coleslaw mix as a substitute for the cabbage.

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    Cilantro Slaw - Andrea Meyers
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    Cilantro Slaw

    Adapted from Cooking Light. Makes about 6 cups.
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: cabbage, cilantro, lime, summer
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 87kcal

    Equipment

    • large bowl
    • small bowl or jar with a lid

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
    • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
    • 1 cup shredded carrots
    • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
    • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    US Customary - Metric

    Preparation

    • Mix shredded red and green cabbage, carrots, and cilantro in the large bowl. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in small bowl or shake in a jar with a lid to blend. Add to cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Chill before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3944IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Kalyn says

      June 26, 2008 at 9:37 am

      This sounds wonderful. I've been making a similar type of slaw with cilantro recently and can't seem to get enough of it. Will have to try this version too.

      Reply
    2. T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types says

      June 27, 2008 at 8:04 am

      Slaws are so much fun in the summer - I love the combination of cilantro and basil - that sounds like such a potent burst of summer flavor!

      Reply
    3. Erin says

      June 28, 2008 at 11:56 pm

      Gorgeous slaw. Glad I found it. I'm making a similar one tomorrow and it could benefit from some of those gorgeous colors!

      Reply
    4. african vanielje says

      June 29, 2008 at 6:11 am

      Coleslaw never used to be my favourite, despite the fact that I love cabbage. Your variations are inspiring though, it must be the amazing colour palate.

      Reply
    5. Sophie says

      June 30, 2008 at 3:13 pm

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    6. Jude says

      July 01, 2008 at 10:42 pm

      Looks delicious.. No doubt that it's really good for you, too.

      Reply

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